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Showcasing BYU devotionals that blend reason and science with faith, university disciplines with discipleship, and the scholarly with the sacred. 

By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches


    • May 15, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 190 EPISODES

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    The By Study and By Faith podcast is an absolute gem for anyone interested in exploring religious topics in a broad and diverse manner. Each episode feels like attending a fascinating university class, where the subjects are thoughtfully discussed and approached from various perspectives. The speeches delivered in this podcast are masterfully written and excellently executed, leaving listeners with a profound sense of inspiration and a thirst for more.

    One of the best aspects of The By Study and By Faith podcast is the wide range of religious topics covered. From discussions on different belief systems to explorations of faith-based concepts, this podcast leaves no stone unturned when it comes to delving into the depths of religion. This variety ensures that there is something for everyone, regardless of their personal beliefs or affiliations. It also encourages listeners to expand their horizons and gain a deeper understanding of different religious traditions.

    Another excellent aspect of this podcast is the diverse approaches taken by the speakers. Each individual brings their own unique perspective, allowing for a well-rounded exploration of each topic. Whether it's through personal anecdotes, scholarly analysis, or philosophical reflections, the speakers manage to captivate their audience with their words. This diversity not only keeps the podcasts engaging but also helps listeners connect with the material on multiple levels.

    While it's challenging to find any significant faults with The By Study and By Faith podcast, one minor drawback could be its occasional lack of depth due to time constraints. Given that each episode has a limited duration, some complex topics may not receive as comprehensive an examination as one would hope for. However, this can be seen as an opportunity for listeners to further explore these subjects on their own or seek out additional resources if they desire a more in-depth understanding.

    In conclusion, The By Study and By Faith podcast provides an exceptional platform for increasing one's faith and learning about various religious topics. With its broad range of subjects, diverse approaches from speakers, and inspiring content delivered in each episode, it is truly a podcast that stands out from the rest. For anyone seeking thought-provoking discussions and meaningful insights, this podcast is an absolute must-listen.



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    "Therefore Ye Are No More Strangers and Foreigners" | William G. Eggington | November 2011

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 28:56


    As we learn to truly respect and love others for their cultural differences, we will see miracles in their lives and ours. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    History: A Journey of Discovery | Carol Cornwall Madsen | September 1998

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 36:35


    History connects us and teaches us—especially when we uncover the overlooked stories of women whose faith and resilience shaped our heritage. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War | Nathaniel Philbrick | November 2007

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 34:57


    Award-winning author Nathaniel Philbrick discusses some of the often untold sides to the story of the Mayflower. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    “Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve” | Vai Sikahema | October 2004

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 32:19


    Sportscasting icon and former BYU football star Vai Sikahema talks about how the Lord prepares and uses our talents and experience to bless others. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Scholarship and the Gospel | Daniel C. Peterson | August 1999

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 28:18


    Daniel C. Peterson discusses gospel scholarship, like the work of the Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies (FARMS). Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Archaeology, Relics, and Book of Mormon Belief | John E. Clark | May 2004

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 30:54


    The Book of Mormon is a testament of Christ and an ancient record. Dr. Clark shares the relationship between archaeology and this book. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Language: A Miraculous Gift | Randall L. Jones | March 1998

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 36:09


    Language is a powerful and wonderful tool that our Heavenly Father gave to us, so we must choose to use it wisely. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Look for the Light | Ellen S. Knell | July 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 29:11


    While we may not have instant pillar-of-light experiences, many rays of light fill our lives, and as we gather them, our testimonies grow. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 Years to Pluto | Alan Stern | January 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 37:16


    With only one shot at success, Alan Stern's team pulled off the New Horizons mission to Pluto. What they learned about the solar system is larger than life. Click here to see the speech page. This forum address was given in January 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Becoming a Disciple-Leader | Kim B. Clark | July 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 39:59


    We can become disciple-leaders by understanding the soul, heart, and mind of leadership, which work together to bring real power to leaders. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Testimony and Other “Wicked” Problems | Eric Gillett | April 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 27:05


    “Wicked problems” are tricky problems with no easy answers, Eric Gillet says—much like testimony. Design thinking can help. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Religion and the Constitution | Rex E. Lee | June 1988

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 45:36


    The relationship between religion and the United States constitution has an interesting and complicated history with important implications. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Your Hall of Fame | Sterling W. Sill | February 1962

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 30:31


    May you emulate the great men and women in history who made a difference in the world no matter the cost. May your fame be your character. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Building Your Future | Earl M. Woolley | October 2000

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 27:52


    Earl M. Woolley advocates building your future by learning from experiences, seeking information, and developing positive character traits. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Comprehending Soul: Open Minds and Hearts | Ronald Staheli | June 1996

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 42:42


    To have a comprehending soul, we need to approach the gospel with a balance between our mind and heart. Alone, neither is enough. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Finding Your Place in the Universe | Denise Stephens | July 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 21:58


    Amid competition and comparison, finding our place in the universe can seem impossible. Remembering our divine potential is key. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Herpetology, Biodiversity, and Human Well-Being | Jack W. Sites | October 2002

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 29:38


    Jack W. Sites discusses his research on reptiles and explains that we are stewards over the biodiversity of this planet. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Thy Mind, O Man, Must Stretch | John W. Welch | May 2011

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 40:08


    The BYU Mission Statement is examined. In order to have a lifetime of learning, all must stretch their minds and abilities. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Getting to Know China | Dallin H. Oaks | March 1991

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 31:53


    God loves all His children. With patience, we will have opportunities to serve the people of China, and one day to share the gospel there. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Keys to Spiritual Growth—A Game Plan for Life | LaVell Edwards | June 1976

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 29:49


    To make the most out of life, says BYU football coach LaVell Edwards, you need to have a game plan. Christlike living is the way to “win” eternal life. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Church in the British Isles 1837-1987 | Gordon B. Hinckley | January 1987

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 27:16


    Gordon B. Hinckley gives an inspiring history of the Church in the British Isles, from the Restoration to his own mission and on into the present. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Self-Flying Vehicles | Randal W. Beard | May 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 32:59


    Randal W. Beard discusses the advancements in technology that have made self-flying vehicles, once a sci-fi dream, a reality. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Lessons Learned from Listening to Others | W. Steve Albrecht | October 2001

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 37:07


    Steve W. Albrecht shares how listening to others can protect us from becoming victims—or perpetrators—of fraud, whether financial or spiritual. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    The Arts and the Spirit of the Lord | Boyd K. Packer | February 1976

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 47:40


    Talent in music and the arts is a gift from God. Let us glorify God and invite the Spirit into our worship through reverent music and beautiful art. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Study, Faith, and the Book of Mormon | John W. Welch | May 1988

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 37:00


    John W. Welch gives examples of different ways many scholars learn from the Book of Mormon by both methods of study and of faith. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Thinking Habits and Dispositions | Richard R. Sudweeks | July 2003

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 32:25


    Our thinking habits and dispositions relate directly to our character; becoming aware of our thoughts gives us power to manage our habits. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Inertia, Entropy, and Good Cheer | Geoffrey J. Germane | June 1995

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 34:07


    The physical principles of inertia and entropy are strikingly relevant to our spiritual lives, as is the admonition to "be of good cheer." Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hotel Rwanda: A Story Yet to Be Told | Paul Rusesabagina | January 2008

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 40:24


    Paul Rusesabagina retells the dramatic story made famous by the film Hotel Rwanda. He explains how God brought people to him to keep safe. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Lessons of the Sixth Century | Hugh Nibley | March 1956

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 27:26


    The great ones of the sixth century believed in contemplation and in action, and they weren't afraid to ask God for revelation. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Power of Your Words | Craig Manning | January 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 20:34


    “Faith works by words,” said Joseph Smith. Replacing self-doubt with power words can remove fear and increase performance in your life. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Keeping Your Fingers on the PULSE of Service | Sondra Heaston | June 2015

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 29:06


    We can keep our spiritual hearts healthy by serving, and incorporating the PULSE acronym can help us keep our service regular. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Natural Law of Blessings | R. Kent Crookston | March 2001

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 28:26


    R. Kent Crookston discusses the natural law of blessings. When we are obedient to God's laws, blessings will follow. Click here to access the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life: Some Assembly Required | Michael F. Whiting | May 2005

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 43:31


    As we learn about the creation we learn about the Creator. Studying the tree of life helps us to appreciate His intelligence and skill. Click here to access the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Change: It's Always a Possibility! | Wendy L. Watson | April 1998

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 41:35


    Change is an inevitable and sometimes difficult part of life. We can get the power to change, or to cope with it, from the Savior. Click here to view the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Judge Not and Judging | Dallin H. Oaks | March 1998

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 36:06


    There are some types of judgement we must never pass, and some we must pass. Dallin H. Oaks offers principles for making righteous judgements. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Supreme Court and the U.S. Constitution | John G. Roberts | October 2007

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 30:40


    Click here to access the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Are You All the Way In? | Carolyn Billings | October 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 22:30


    Carolyn Billings shares how she learned to trust in the Lord even—or especially—when life is overwhelming. He is with you all the way. Click here to see the site page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Temporal and Spiritual Success | O. Leslie Stone | November 1976

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 35:12


    The gospel is God's plan for our eternal success. Here are some fundamentals for achieving both temporal and spiritual success. Click here to view the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    “Watching It Rain” | David M. Randall | September 1997

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 32:44


    David M. Randall invites us to "watch it rain," or in other words, use artwork as a means of envisioning the Savior and resisting temptation. Click here to view the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Value of Faith in Your Education | Freeman Alphonsa Hrabowski III | February 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 32:49


    Hrabowski shares his experiences with Martin Luther King Jr., racial conflicts from his childhood, and how God helped through it all. Click here to view the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Cybersecurity and Spiritual Safety | Bonnie Brinton Anderson | December 2015

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 24:27


    To have spiritual safety we must be in tune with the Holy Ghost, be aware of fake happiness, keep a current temple recommend, and pray. Click here to access the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Enter to Learn; Go Forth to Serve | A. Elaine Bond | July 2003

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 26:38


    A. Elaine Bond shares stories from her time as a trauma and disaster nurse, showing the importance of unity, service, and love toward others. Click here to view the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The World Needs to See and Feel Your Light | Chad Lewis | March 2014

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 24:11


    We can help others see and feel the light of Christ through our examples. Chad Lewis shares examples of those who shared their light with him. Click here to view the speech page!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Accountable Citizenship | Stan A. Taylor | May 1998

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 34:00


    Agency is the greatest gift God gives to us, so we sometimes struggle with duel sovereignty, but we can help and accept the government by being accountable citizens. Click here to access the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Soul of Kalaupapa | Fred E. Woods | September 2008

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 25:17


    We can learn much from Kalaupapa, a leprosy settlement in Hawaii, and how the religious communities there respected and loved each other. Click here to view the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Yea, They May Forget, Yet Will I Not Forget Thee | Cecilia M. Peek | November 2011

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 27:26


    The Lord has promised that, even when we feel most lost and alone, even when those closest to us have forgotten us, He is aware of us. Click here to view the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Confess the Lord's Hand in All Things | Parris K. Egbert | May 2011

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 37:45


    Our blessings, trials, and even advancements in modern technology are evidence of His love and we must confess the Lord's hand in all things. Click here to access the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Why Giving Matters | Arthur C. Brooks | February 2009

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 34:35


    Arthur C. Brooks explains why charitable giving is more than just a good idea; science and faith agree that it makes us better and happier. Click here to view the speech page on our website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Feel and Follow the Holy Spirit | Lee Wakefield | July 2004

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 28:16


    We may worry about missing out on important life opportunities, but the Spirit will help us to be in the right place at the right time. Click here to access the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Crucibles of Eternal Identity | Sally H. Barlow | June 1999

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 36:45


    Self-knowledge of our eternal identity is essential in the journey to overcome the crucibles of this life and fulfill our potential. Click here to access the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Lessons from Life's Laboratory | Gregory F. Burton | October 2011

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 26:20


    We may not know where life will take us, but the experiments in life will yield fruitful results with the gospel of Christ. Click here to access the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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